Humna
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 101 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
inflection of humno: genitive singular nominative/accusative/vocative plural
Humna is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic humna, a feminine form related to huma — the mythical bird of paradise in Persian and Arabic tradition that brings good fortune and happiness to those it flies over. A Huma's shadow was said to bless rulers and kings.
Poetic and rare in English-speaking countries, Humna carries centuries of Persian-Islamic literary tradition. It's a name from a world of classical poetry and court culture, carrying beauty and blessedness in its very sound.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Humna is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1997 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Humna’s rarity (101 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Humna has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1997.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 22 | #12384 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 44 | #13487 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 24 | #15343 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | #13970 | — |
The Story of Humna
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Humna is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Humna are most likely born between 2003 and 2023.
How rare is Humna?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Humna is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1997, peaked in the 2010s with 44 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Humna by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1997–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #14060 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11595 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11498 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16445 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14485 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13531 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9833 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13892 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12736 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18193 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15196 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12031 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15951 |
| 1999 | 5 | #15280 |
| 1997 | 6 | #12660 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1997–2023